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Eucalyptus borer? - Phoracantha recurva
Copyright © 2008 StormCoat

Eucalyptus borer? - Phoracantha recurva
La Jolla, San Diego County, California, USA
August 31, 2008
Size: 3/4"
I've been meaning to post this for a couple weeks. Phoracantha recurva? It seems to match the other images from the guide, and we have lots of eucalyptus trees nearby, so I guess it makes sense...
Contributed by StormCoat on 17 September, 2008 - 3:31am
Last updated 17 September, 2008 - 9:52am

Phoracantha recurva
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Nice photo! Please see here for comparison of the two species. Interesting information on this accidently introduced longhorn doing a Google search.
… Maury J. Heiman, 17 September, 2008 - 9:23am

 
Yes,
you're right...the google search does turn up some interesting stuff. Thanks!
… StormCoat, 19 September, 2008 - 1:16pm

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